Exhibiting at Eurasia Packaging 2026: A Practical Guide

Dates, Venue and Getting There

Eurasia Packaging Istanbul 2026 runs from 13 to 16 October 2026 at Tuyap Fair and Congress Center in Buyukcekmece, on the European side of Istanbul. Doors open at 10:00 every day and close at 18:00, except the final day, when the fair closes at 17:00.

The venue is about 40 minutes from Istanbul Airport; the Havaist 7 and 7A shuttle lines stop directly at Tuyap. By public transport, the metrobus line to Beylikduzu ends a short ride from the fairground, and several IETT bus lines serve the venue. There is a five star hotel integrated into the fair center, which fills up quickly during large events, so book early or look at hotels in Beylikduzu and Buyukcekmece. Exhibitors receive free parking in proportion to their contracted space; the gate reads license plates automatically, so register your vehicle plate in the MyTuyap exhibitor portal in advance.

What the Fair Covers

The fair spans the entire packaging value chain: packaging products and raw materials, packaging and filling machinery, food processing technologies, printing and converting equipment, recycling technologies, and logistics solutions. Three special sections, Food Tech Eurasia, Printpack & Converting, and Drink and Liquid Food Technologies, group the machinery side of the show. The 2025 edition hosted more than 1,250 exhibitors and 77,165 professional visitors, with buyers arriving from Europe, the Balkans, Russia, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East, Africa and North America. In short: a very large, very international audience, and a crowded floor where preparation pays off.

Custom Stand Approval: The Paperwork That Matters

If you are building a custom stand (rather than using a standard package), Tuyap treats your stand as a construction project, and the approval chain is strict:

• Your stand contractor must upload the architectural project of the stand to the MyTuyap exhibitor portal in line with the fair's schedule.
• A signed Project Responsibility Declaration must be delivered to the venue's Technical Office before build-up starts.
• Single storey stands up to 3.6 meters can be approved by an architect or interior architect. Anything taller, all double-deck stands and all structurally complex designs must be approved by a licensed civil engineer (SIM certified), and double-deck stands additionally need a static project report.
• Stands whose projects have not been reviewed by the Technical Office are simply not allowed to build. Tuyap can also demand changes or reject non-compliant designs on site, at the exhibitor's cost.

None of this is a problem when your stand partner works at Tuyap regularly and plans the approvals into the project timeline. It becomes a problem when it is discovered in the last three weeks.

Tuyap Stand Rules Worth Knowing Before the Design Phase

A few venue rules directly shape what can be designed, so they are worth knowing before you fall in love with a concept:

• Height limits vary by hall, roughly between 4 and 5.5 meters. Ask for the measured plan of your exact plot before design work starts.
• Nothing may be suspended from the hall ceiling or attached to the roof construction, and drilling into the venue's floors or walls is forbidden. Tall or hanging elements must be self-supported by the stand structure.
• Dust-producing materials and work are banned inside the halls: gypsum and plaster based boards, cement based boards, on-site sanding and plastering. Thinner based paints are also prohibited. Stands are expected to arrive prefabricated and be assembled, not built from raw materials on site.
• Glass must be safety glass (laminated or tempered), minimum 6 millimeters, thicker for large panels.
• LED lighting is mandatory; old high-consumption lamp types are not allowed.
• Every stand must keep at least one checked 12 kg dry chemical fire extinguisher on site.
• Sound from stand activities is limited to 80 decibels at the stand border. If a warning is ignored, the venue can cut the stand's power for two hours, which is not a risk worth taking mid-fair.
• On top of the venue handbook, Tuyap's 2026 sustainability regulations restrict some commonly used stand materials, and projects using them need pre-approval. We covered the details in our post on the new Tuyap stand rules for 2026.

Timeline and Deadlines

Working backwards from the opening on 13 October 2026:

• Design should start 8 to 10 weeks before the fair. The organizer expects stand projects for approval roughly three weeks before build-up, and a custom design needs revision rounds, engineering checks and production time before that.
• Build-up and dismantling dates are announced to each exhibitor by the project team and tracked in the MyTuyap portal; they are tight, usually a few days, so production must be complete before trucks roll in.
• All build-up and dismantling staff, including your stand contractor's crew, must be registered in Tuyap's health and safety portal with social security records, basic safety training certificates and medical fitness reports. Unregistered workers are not let into the halls.
• Electrical connections must be declared with exact power needs and installed by certified electricians with a proper distribution panel; otherwise the stand does not get power. Stand power is normally cut one hour after closing each day, and 24 hour power (for fridges, demo lines or servers) must be requested before build-up starts.
• Water and compressed air connections depend on where your plot sits relative to the utility channels, so get Technical Office approval before the layout is final. The venue supplies compressed air at 8-10 bar.
• Waste removal must be arranged with the Technical Office at least three days before the fair opens.

Shipping, Customs and On-Site Handling

Exhibition goods can enter Türkiye under a temporary import regime, which is faster and cheaper than standard customs clearance if filed early. We explained the options and the paperwork in our guide to shipping products to Turkish exhibitions.

Inside the fairground, loading, unloading and machinery handling are carried out by the venue's authorized logistics provider. Forklifts and cranes should be booked at least two business days in advance; unbooked equipment is charged at a premium (plus 50 percent by day, plus 100 percent at night). Exhibitors may use their own lifting equipment only with third party liability insurance and under the provider's supervision.

Practical Tips On Site

Exhibitor badges are issued digitally through the MyTuyap portal, so sort them out before your team flies. Catering on stands runs through the venue's exclusive catering partner, which matters if you plan to serve espresso or host a happy hour. Filming and photography inside the halls require notification for your own stand and written permission beyond it. And if your promotion plan involves loud demos or shows, notify the organizer 30 days before opening, as visual and audio promotion activities must be declared in advance.

Planning a Stand at Eurasia Packaging 2026?

This guide covers the rules; the design is the enjoyable part. If you are still choosing a local partner for design, production and installation, here is how we work with international exhibitors at this fair: Eurasia Packaging Istanbul stand builder.